Triumph Rocket 3 – from cult classic to “awesome”
It’s been 16 years since Triumph sprang the awesome Rocket 3 on us. Since then 2200 units have been sold in Australia and the Rocket 3 has become a cult classic. Now there’s an all […]
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27th Frostbite Rally: Frost-free in Warwick
The classic motorcycle rally scene is booming all over Australia and New Zealand, and OBA is proud that we cover many of these events each issue. The motorcycles range from true veterans, some more than […]
Ken Kavanagh: Australian motorcycling legend dies
Ken Kavanagh, the first Australian to win a World Championship Motorcycle Grand Prix and the first to win an Isle of Man TT, has died in Italy, aged 96. Kavanagh left his native Melbourne in […]
Fourth time lucky for Rennie at Pikes Peak
The 97th running of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in Colorado produced the first-ever Australian winner – none other than Rennie Scaysbrook, our California based son and motorcycle journalist. Rennie was making his fourth attempt […]
Yamaha Tracer 900GT – A better Tracer
I’ve owned a Tracer 900 for 2 years and I love it; a bike that is light and manoeuvrable around town and is also comfortable cruising the highways, should you need to do so. The […]
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 & GT650 – The twins are here
The much-anticipated Royal Enfield 650 twins are finally on sale in Australia and there’s a full road test review in the new issue #78 of Old Bike Australasia. The touring-style Interceptor and the GT650 cafe […]
Inflation is a good thing
A tubeless tyre puncture repair kit that fits under the seat of most bikes can be the difference between a good day’s riding, and a trip home in the trailer. These days, roads are littered […]
BK Performance expands
For many years, BK Performance Products in Brisbane was owned an operated by former speedway star Bert Kingston, specialising in Honda parts. The new owner is Russell Page, a toolmaker by trade who is expanding […]
For female feet
From Italian company TCX comes the Lady Biker Waterproof boot. The Lady Biker Waterproof boot is a “lady-fit” CE certified boot, ideal for riding and pillion use. Featuring a full grain leather upper with T-Dry waterproof […]
Mikunis for Triumphs
The Mikuni RS40 carburettor kit gives a massive boost – up to 25% – in power for Triumph America, Bonneville, Scrambler 900, Speedmaster and Thruxton 900 twins. The kit will fit both 790cc and 865cc […]